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Gaurav Agnihotri¹, Maria M Tsoukas²

¹Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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Annular skin lesions in infants present a diagnostic challenge. This review covers key causes, from benign conditions to serious systemic diseases, aiding infant diagnosis and management.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Dermatology
Dermatopathology

Background:

Annular skin lesions in infants (birth to 1 year) exhibit unique morphology, causing parental and clinical concern.
The differential diagnosis is broad, encompassing benign cutaneous disorders and severe systemic diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the pathogenesis, clinical and histopathologic findings, and management of infant annular skin lesions.
To provide a comprehensive overview of common and critical etiologies.

Main Methods:

Literature review of annular skin lesions in infants.
Synthesis of information on etiology, presentation, and treatment.

Main Results:

Key etiologies discussed include annular erythema of infancy, neonatal lupus erythematosus, dermatophyte infections, hemorrhagic edema of infancy, and urticaria multiforme.
Understanding the distinct features of each condition is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

Conclusions:

Prompt and accurate diagnosis of annular lesions in infants is vital for appropriate management.
This review serves as a resource for clinicians managing infants with these concerning skin findings.